Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7696
AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026
AI Research Grants for Power Grid Security
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill would set up a $100 million grant program to help protect the U.S. power grid from cyberattacks. The money would go to national laboratories and colleges to develop new ways to use artificial intelligence to stop hackers.
- The funding would be used to create 'testbeds,' which are essentially high-tech simulators. These allow researchers to practice defending against massive cyberattacks in a safe environment without actually putting the real power grid at risk.
- The goal is to train AI models to spot and block digital threats before they can cause widespread power outages. This helps ensure that the electricity people use for their homes, hospitals, and businesses stays reliable and secure.
- Starting in 2026, the Department of Homeland Security would have to give Congress a yearly report. These updates would explain the latest types of cyber threats and how well the new AI tools are working to protect the country.
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Milestones
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Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026
Bill NumberHR 7696
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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